Citizen Science Programs

Watching birds is more popular than ever! Tens of thousands of Canadians share their energy, skill, and bird observations through Bird Studies Canada's bird surveys. These "Citizen Scientists" provide a tremendous service by volunteering their time to track the health of bird populations.

Research and Conservation

Using data from our targeted research initiatives and Citizen Science programs, and in collaboration with conservation partners, our scientists monitor bird population trends, investigate declines, and recommend actions to protect the health of ecosystems we all depend on.

Help Us Conserve Canada’s Birds

You can play an important role in conserving Canada's wild birds! Bird Studies Canada supporters provide charitable donations as well as making
valuable Citizen Science contributions. Our nationwide programs are focused on the highest-priority conservation needs for birds.

CMMN Membership Categories

Membership in the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network (CMMN)
is open to any migration monitoring or migration research
stations that wish to contribute to the CMMN. Potential members
must apply to, and be accepted by, the CMMN Steering Committee.

There are three membership categories:

Full Members: organized stations engaged in migration
monitoring or research that have been vetted by the CMMN Steering
Committee as having met the CMMN membership criteria.

Provisional Members: organized stations engaged in
migration monitoring or research and are actively working towards
becoming full members.

Associate Members: may include individuals, organized
stations, or pilot stations engaged in migration monitoring,
banding, or research that meet the Associate membership criteria and
either do not meet the criteria for provisional or full membership,
or do not wish to become full or provisional members.

For application forms or for more information on CMMN membership
responsibilities and benefits please contact: